Description
Juicy Greek lemon chicken thighs baked until golden and infused with a bright lemon herb marinade.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 bone-in chicken thighs
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken thighs to a bowl and coat with marinade.
- Marinate for 1 to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Place chicken in baking dish and pour marinade on top.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until internal temperature reaches 175°F.
- Broil for 2 to 3 minutes for crispier skin if desired.
Notes
- Marinate overnight for deeper flavor.
- Broil briefly for extra crispy skin.
- Serve with roasted vegetables or salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 404
- Sugar: 0.3g
- Sodium: 707mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 142mg